Melius has recently reduced Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) stock to Hold rating, as announced on January 28, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 6, 2025, Morgan Stanley had initiated the stock to Overweight, setting a price target of $150. Barclays also initiated Equal Weight rating with a price target of $142. Additionally, UBS initiated Buy rating on November 13, 2024, with a target price of $155. Jefferies analysts, in their report published on October 7, 2024, also initiated Buy rating and set a price target of $125 for Vertiv Holdings Co’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) Stock Trading Recap
On Thursday, Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $109.28 which represents a decrease of $-1.96 or -1.76% from the prior close of $111.24. The stock opened at $113 and touched a low of $105.82 during the day, reaching a high of $114.5. The volume of shares traded was 14.38 million exceeding the average volume of 8.22 million.
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VRT Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -8.60% over the last five trades and -15.25% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 43.34%, and it has plunged by -13.82% in the previous three months. Currently, VRT is trading at -11.32%, -11.76%, and 6.11% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, VRT, a Industrials sector stock, is trading -29.88% below its 52-week high but remains 98.69% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 8.46 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Vertiv Holdings Co’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Vertiv Holdings Co’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 17.19% and a profit margin of 6.19%, with a gross margin of 43.34%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Vertiv Holdings Co’s market capitalization stands at $41.02 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 84.9, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 24.77. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 5.12, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 17.09, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 1.94% of Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 87.01%.
Notable insider trades include Karlborg Anders, EVP, Man., Logistics and Op Ex at Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), who sold 39339 shares on Dec 02 ’24, at $128.98 each, totaling $5.07 million. On Nov 26 ’24, Liang Stephen, Chief Technology Officer & EVP, sold 86619 shares for $131.07 each, amounting to $11.35 million. Additionally, on Nov 25 ’24, DOKKUM JAN VAN sold 38647 shares at $136.39 each, generating $5.27 million.
